Charters School vs King Alfred's
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charters School
Ascot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,707 students
King Alfred's
Wantage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,708 students
| Measure | Charters School Ascot, South East | King Alfred's Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 679 | #293 of 679 |
| National rank | #713 of 4,090 | #1570 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,707 | 1,708 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,707 | 1,708 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.5% | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.62 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| town | Ascot | Wantage |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chartersschool.org.uk | www.kaacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Charters School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.2 vs 58.2).
- •King Alfred's is the larger school with 1,708 students compared with 1,707.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charters School better than King Alfred's?
On the Success Index (England), Charters School ranks higher (77.2 vs 58.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charters School and King Alfred's?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Ascot and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charters School: 1,707. King Alfred's: 1,708. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charters School and King Alfred's rank in South East?
Charters School is 174th of 679 and King Alfred's is 293rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).